Amber Coast Travel Guide

Named for the rich deposits of lustrous semi-precious amber found throughout the region, the Amber Coast runs along the northern Atlantic coast from Puerto Plata eastward to Nagua, and features a mix of seaside towns and resorts. Forests, mountains, and miles of golden beaches provide a playground for adventure seekers, who can look forward to activities such as mountain biking, horseback riding, diving, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Puerto Plata is the region's capital and main tourism hub. Nearby, the Playa Dorada resort complex offers low-rise hotels set amid gardens and beaches, centred around an 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr. Other popular towns include Sosúa and Cabarete to the east and Cofresí to the west of Puerto Plata.